Additional Health Information

Travel
If you travel, let the transplant team know ahead of time. Be sure to pack enough of your medication for the entire length of your trip plus a few days. If you're flying, always travel with your medication in a carry-on bag, never in the bag are you going to check.

Vaccination
Be certain your doctor and transplant team are aware of any vaccinations you will be receiving to make sure there will be no interaction with myfortic.

Coronary artery disease and high blood pressure
To help prevent coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis), your transplant team will insist that you:

	Exercise regularly (once your incision has healed)
	Stick to a diet that is low in salt, cholesterol, fat, and sugar

They will also advise you to avoid smoking and alcohol. And they may prescribe cholesterol-lowering and antiplatelet/anticlotting medication to reduce your risk of atherosclerosis even further.

After your transplant, you may take antihypertensive medication to keep your blood pressure down. Your transplant team may also want you to take your blood pressure each day at home; they will show you how to do this.

Sun protection
As with all transplant medications, if you go out in the sun, wear a hat, protective clothing, and sunscreen.

Check your skin regularly
Tell your doctor if you develop lumps anywhere on your body, develop any moles, or notice changes in existing moles.

This may be an early sign of skin cancer. Immunosuppressive medicines, including myfortic, may increase the risk of developing certain cancers, including skin cancer and lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system).

Tooth and gum care
People taking immunosuppressive medicines, including myfortic, are at greater risk of getting infections. Taking good care of your teeth and gums will help prevent dental and mouth infections.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing twice a day and cleaning between the teeth with floss or interdental cleaners once each day to remove plaque from all tooth surfaces. Plaque is responsible for tooth decay and gum disease.

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